Karipidou, A., Berberidou, F., Moustakidis, Ath., Giannakopoulos, A.
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Attack Performance in Side-Out Phase – Complex I: Differences Between Winning and Losing Teams in the Men’s Volleyball Nations League Finals 2025
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(Karipidou, A., Berberidou, F., Moustakidis, Ath., Giannakopoulos, A.) The purpose of this study was to analyze the technical characteristics of attack performance during Side-Out Phase – Complex I and to investigate differences between winning and losing teams participating in the final phase of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The sample consisted of eight (N…
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Scoring Criteria for the Video-Recorded “Standing-to-Prone” Test in Women With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain
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(Daskalaki, K., Koutra, C., Malliou, V-P.) In recent years, there has been an increase in telerehabilitation interventions, with online exercise emerging as a popular option for individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the potential of the internet in the context of exercise interventions has not yet been fully utilized, as assessments of participants…
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Exercise During Pregnancy and Maternal Health: Evidence on Safety, Effectiveness, and Clinical Application
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(Mikrogiannaki E., Bonia K. D., Georga D. D., Malliou P., Gioftsidou A., Beneka A.) Pregnancy is accompanied by significant physiological and psychological changes that may affect maternal health and well-being. Exercise is increasingly recommended as part of prenatal care; however, questions remain regarding its effectiveness and optimal prescription. The aim of this review was to…
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From Aretē to Institutional Reward: Athletic Excellence and Access to Higher Education in Greece. The Case of Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (DPESS DUTh), Komotini
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(Giannakopoulos, A., Yiannaki S.) The study examines the historical evolution of excellence in sport and its relationship with education and access to higher education, focusing on the Greek context and the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (DPESS) in Komotini. Drawing on the ancient Greek concept of aretē, excellence is initially understood as the…
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The Transformation of Greek “Traditional” Dance in the Contemporary Urban Environment: Insights from the Case of Cretan Dances – A Review
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(Tsoumos, I., P., Douka, St., Avgerinos, A., Filippou, F., Fragkakis, G.) The issue of “authenticity” has been a focal point of scholarly debate, particularly as Greek “traditional” dance is mediated through teaching and reproduction within urban cultural associations. Dance performance forms, shaped by aesthetic and functional choices, are reinterpreted in new contexts, with Cretan dances…
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Structural Validity and Reliability of the “Dance Motivation Inventory (DMI)” in the Greek Dance Environment
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(Koultzi, A., Pitsi, A., Masadis, Gr., Emmanouilidou, K., Koufou, N., Konstantinidis, Ch.,Mavridou Z., & Bebetsos, E.) The objective of the study was to assess the structural validity and reliability of the questionnaire “Dance Motivation Inventory (DMI)” in the dance environment. The type of dance as a factor of motivational differentiation has been examined. Study’s sample…
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The effect of aloe vera juice consumption on quality of life and depression levels of people with multiple sclerosis
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(Kyriacou, Ch.) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system, with no curative medicine available. It is a permanent and incurable disease, with a variety of symptoms. Medications used are known to slow down progression of MS and reduce the number of relapses. Unfortunately, they accomplish this by making the immune…
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Cross execution positions and defensive behavior. A comparative study between the national championships of the Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga
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(Pafis, G., Ispirlidis, M., Daskalaki, K., Malliou, V., Other Author(s)) The purpose of this study was to investigate the defensive behavior of the top 5 teams in the English, Spanish, and German leagues during the 2023-24 season regarding their response to different types of crosses delivered into the penalty area, aiming to minimize the percentage…
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Reducing hamstring strains and their recurrences in Greek elite footballers: an intervention study
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(Pafis, G., Daskalaki, K., Ιspirlidis, M., Ispirlidis, I., & Malliou, V. J.) Professional footballers sustain an increased risk of muscular injuries, with hamstring strains (HS) being the most frequent amongst them. Data from a prospective study from 2001 to 2022 in professional men footballers indicated that HS constituted 19% of all injuries, while 18% among…
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In the Shadow of Men Under the Greek Sun: The Marginalized Representation of Women’s Sports in Greek Print Sports Media (2019-2020)
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(Spiliopoulos, P. E., Matsiola, M., Konsta, A. , & Pilitsidou, Z.) Despite the substantial increase in women’s participation in sports over the past century, media coverage remains disproportionately low. This imbalance has not been thoroughly explored within the Greek context. The present study investigates the representation of women’s sports on the front pages of five…